Penderbrook GC
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3.4
711 Reviews (711)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
280
3 Stars
138
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
64.2%
Recommend this course
525 out of 711 reviews
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2.9
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
33.3%
Recommend this course
4 out of 12 reviews
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3.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
52.6%
Recommend this course
20 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Penderbrook's unique layout features engaging water holes and a thoughtful mix of length and precision challenges that consistently impress players. Friendly, professional staff and a smooth pace of play make for a reliably enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6151 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1980) Roy Case Brian Ault (1980) Tom Clark (1980)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Men: Collared Shirt, Slacks, Shorts. Ladies: Collared/Sleeved Shirt, Slacks, Shorts, Capris. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.4
711 Reviews (711)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 17
Forced Carries 10
Elevation Changes 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 7
Beginners 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15
In the 'Burbs 10

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Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Penderbrook conditions were excellent

Used Golf Now to book a last minute tee time in the Washington DC area and found Penderbrook reasonably blose by. I drove to Penderbrook and saw a sign that read "Penderbrook, A Golf Community" which turned me off a little. No need to worry. Check in was smooth, groups were going out on time. I (a single) was paired with 3 other senior golfers (I'm 65) who were all from the area but did not live in Penderbrook. Very nice group and the course was in great condition. I had just returned from the Streamsong resort in Florida where you pay top dollar and get great conditions and I will say the greens and fairways at Penderbrook compare nicely to Streamsong.

Course does require you to play intelligent shots but every course should. You play among condos and houses but all are set back far enough that you're not crowded or risking a residents health by an errant shot.

Great course, nice efficient staff. Didn't stay to visit the restaurant or clubhouse except the proshop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

The tee box ground is so hard, it’s impossible to plant my tee. But that same hard surface made for greater success in low drives

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s Ok, but not special

$84 for 18 and cart. Kind of pricey for course condition and no driving range. It’s an ok change if you’re looking to change up playing location locally. I wouldn’t plan a special visit there otherwise.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice track

okay, so first things first...no driving range, which is a SIN in 2023...nice putting green, but only a net (I guess) where you can hit balls?

nice track tough...they have put a moderately challenging course together, which has a fun layout and will challenge even better golfers at times...i'm a single digit and i enjoyed the layout and the holes that make you play a shot, not just hit it & hope...it's a fun track, and with a good pace of play, worth checking out imo

little extra crabgrass in places, not ideal, but like many other public courses in this area

weekend rate of $84 seems steep, but in this area they all overcharge...

odd rule is 2 carts per foursome, so you'll ride with strangers if you arrive as a single, which is fine with me, like making new friends

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent!

Pace of play and condition of course excellent! Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conveniently Located

I like Penderbrook. This course can be challenging but it’s a fun course to play. I’d have enjoyed it more if there were amenities like on course water coolers and golf ball washers..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible staff

Course updates are great, greens rin great shape. However, the front staff and course manager is terrible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/10/2023

Hello,

We are sorry we didn't meet your expectations. If you could please e-mail info@penderbrookgolfclub.com to discuss your visit further we would really appreciate that.

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Local Gem

Drive up to the DC area for a conference and had some time to kill. Found Penderbrook through GolfNow and decided to play 18 by myself. Absolutely did not regret it.

From the pro shop to the starters, everyone was super friendly and helpful/knowledgeable. Fairways were in great shape and the greens were fast. I’ll absolutely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BB review

Course was very interesting and well kept. I enjoy so much I played 18 more on the same day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course was really nice and gives a golfer a fair challenge. would definitely go back for a second round to get a better feel for some holes. great public course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value Course in Lovely Community

Greens slicker than expected with a lot of them sloped; a great touch required . Course layout fine. Played from white should have played from blue to make par 3s a little more challenging. Staff very friendly and starter on the mark for starting us on back nine. Great 19th hole pub

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

Marshals need to help speed groups up or they should set tee times further apart. Groups were backed up all day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Penderbrook Golf Club,

Hello, we do apologize as it was Father's Day, which tends to be one of our busiest days of the year. Pace was slower than we would have liked but we did have a marshal going around all day and were also utilizing our cart GPS pace-of-play system.

Our tee times are set 10-minutes apart, which is standard for most public golf courses.

If you would like to tell us more about your experience, please e-mail us at info@penderbrookgolfclub.com

Have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round

The course was well maintained, and considering it was Father's Day, we played at a decent pace. Also, I shot the course record.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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